Russia/Syria

Syria terminates Russian naval base deal – Reports The Moscow Times09:34
The ship of the Russian “Syrian Express” Sparta II entered Syria’s Tartus Ukraine Military News08:04
Syria deals blow to Putin’s fleet in Mediterranean Miami Herald10:51
Syria cripples Moscow’s Mediterranean presence EurActiv.com12:54
Syria terminates deal with Russia on Tartus port management The New Arab16:08
Syria terminates deal with Russian firm managing Tartus port The New Arab16:18
New Syrian government revokes Russian investment deal at Tartus port UAWire03:23

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Russia Expands Presence in Libya by Reactivating Base on Border with Chad and Sudan Libya Tribune07:03
Yesterday
The Ottoman Empire strikes back: How Turkey became the main beneficiary of the Assad regime fall The Insider20:13 22-Jan-25
Russian Evacuation Ships Finally Allowed Into Syrian Port Tartus – But Kremlin Lease Is Canceled Kyiv Post17:31 22-Jan-25
Syria terminates deal with Russian firm managing Tartus port The New Arab16:18 22-Jan-25
Syria terminates deal with Russia on Tartus port management The New Arab16:08 22-Jan-25
Syria’s new government ends Russian lease of Tartous port: What we know Al-Monitor15:55 22-Jan-25
Syria cripples Moscow’s Mediterranean presence EurActiv.com12:54 22-Jan-25
Syria ends Russia’s 49-year control of strategic Mediterranean port Euromaidan Press12:06 22-Jan-25
With Assad’s Ouster, Moscow Set to Lose Important Church Ally in Orthodox World Window on Eurasia (Weblog)11:38 22-Jan-25
Syria Deals Blow to Putin’s Fleet in Mediterranean Miami Herald10:51 22-Jan-25
New Syrian government terminates agreement with Russia on management of Tartus port Ukraine Military News10:47 22-Jan-25
Ancient Antioch after Assad AsiaNews.it10:35 22-Jan-25
Syria Terminates Russian Naval Base Deal – Reports The Moscow Times09:34 22-Jan-25
The ship of the Russian “Syrian Express” Sparta II entered Syria’s Tartus Ukraine Military News08:04 22-Jan-25
Syrian authorities terminate agreement with Russian company to manage Tartus port, site of Russian military base Meduza07:34 22-Jan-25
Syria terminates Port of Tartus management contract with Russian company News.am05:59 22-Jan-25
New Syrian government revokes Russian investment deal at Tartus port UAWire03:23 22-Jan-25
In the last 7 days
New Syrian government allows Russian ship into Tartus port after two weeks of drifting offshore The Insider21:03 21-Jan-25
After Syria Retreat, Russia Turns to Libya ADF Magazine20:13 21-Jan-25
​The UK Defense Intelligence: the Fall of the Assad Regime Leaves russia’s Mediterranean Task Group without Critical… Defense Express18:06 21-Jan-25
UK intel: Russia’s Mediterranean presence in doubt after Assad regime collapse Euromaidan Press13:44 21-Jan-25
Uncertainty over future Russian presence in Syria is high after collapse of Assad regime – UK intelligence Ukrainska Pravda11:48 21-Jan-25
The University That Shaped Russia’s Intervention in Syria Newlines Magazine10:58 21-Jan-25
Iran’s nuclear quest: A deliberate dialogue with the West to buy time? Expert insights Caliber.AZ05:05 21-Jan-25
New Syria government denies banning goods from Israel, Iran, Russia Middle East Monitor19:15 20-Jan-25
Syria Bans Imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel Freedom18:05 20-Jan-25
Syria halts imports from Russia, Iran, and Israel UAWire19:17 19-Jan-25
Did Syria’s ban on Russian goods end Moscow’s arms market grip? Bulgarian Military News15:11 19-Jan-25
Russian ships circle off Syria’s coast as Tartus port access denied The New Voice of Ukraine13:50 19-Jan-25
The fall of Syria’s Assad regime is bad news for Libya Libya Tribune16:01 18-Jan-25
Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback Al Jazeera07:39 18-Jan-25
Putin, Pezeshkian discuss Middle East, Gaza, regional stability Anadolu Agency07:39 18-Jan-25
Bashar al‑Assad’s fall and Russia’s army. How Syrian government’s collapse will reshape Russia’s presence in Africa and … Mediazona00:58 18-Jan-25
Syria’s Second Independence The Nation00:36 18-Jan-25
Russia’s Role In A Post-Assad Syria – Analysis Eurasia Review00:30 18-Jan-25
SPECIAL REPORT: “Russia should leave”: Is there a future for Moscow in the new Syria? The Best of BBC News Russian19:53 17-Jan-25
Putin: Syrians decide the fate of their country Enab Baladi18:53 17-Jan-25
Ukraine: Russian ships denied entry to Syria's Tartus naval base UAWire16:03 17-Jan-25
La chute du régime syrien est un revers monumental pour l'Iran et la Russie / The fall of the Syrian regime is a… EDAM15:01 17-Jan-25
Russia’s role in a post-Assad Syria Observer Research Foundation14:14 17-Jan-25
5 killed in Syria clashes as Germany calls for Russia withdrawal The New Arab13:45 17-Jan-25
Iran and Russia look to forge stronger ties against West Deutsche Welle12:58 17-Jan-25
Who Is Ahmed Al-Awda, The Man Who Could Be A Threat To Syria's New Rulers? Radio Free Europe12:03 17-Jan-25
In Syria, America Should Be Ruthlessly Focused on the Islamic State War on the Rocks08:50 17-Jan-25
The Role of Syrian Civil Society in Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Bridging Economic and Social Reforms LSE18:17 16-Jan-25
Germany demands Russia close its military bases in Syria Anadolu Agency13:24 16-Jan-25
From Russia to Israel to the US, the ruins of international law are all around us Irish Examiner12:19 16-Jan-25
Comms Collapse Armada International10:20 16-Jan-25
Jihadist at a Crossroads Quillette09:19 16-Jan-25
With an incoming Trump and the fall of Assad, Iran and Russia depend on each other - analysis Jerusalem Post08:58 16-Jan-25
The Trap of Complacency: Russia and the Middle East in 2025 RIDDLE05:04 16-Jan-25
In the last month
New Syria government refusing evacuation of Russia military equipment, report says Middle East Monitor18:35 15-Jan-25
Russian Media Outlet Topwar.ru: 'A Possible Foothold in Libya; A Valuable Resource, But How Much Will The Price Tag… The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)17:28 15-Jan-25
Russia: Assad regime fell because it refused power-sharing deal Middle East Monitor14:24 15-Jan-25
Prospects of US withdrawal surround SDF Enab Baladi12:47 15-Jan-25
Lavrov: Moscow Maintains Communication with Damascus, Will Not Withdraw from the Region Asharq Al-Awsat06:45 15-Jan-25
Iran's missteps in Syria: From triumph to isolation Daily Sabah21:15 14-Jan-25
Saudi-Led Talks on Syria’s Future Exclude Iran and Russia IranWire16:36 14-Jan-25
Russia Can’t Get Ships Into Its Naval Base in Syria, Heavy Weapons Can’t Be Evacuated Kyiv Post15:51 14-Jan-25
China Will Approach Post-Assad Syria With Caution World Politics Review13:21 14-Jan-25
Russia’s Lost Decade The National Interest12:48 14-Jan-25
Putin’s worst torture camp couldn’t break him. Then he rushed into Assad’s Euromaidan Press11:33 14-Jan-25
Russia is facing difficulties preserving its military assets in Syria, – Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (Hur) Freedom11:13 14-Jan-25
Syria’s upheaval presents perils – and opportunities – for the West: Sercan Canbolat for Inside Policy Macdonald-Laurier Institute20:18 13-Jan-25
The Fall Of Syria’s Assad Regime Is Bad News For Libya – Analysis Eurasia Review01:00 13-Jan-25
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy BBC00:38 13-Jan-25
Russian military faces hurdles in Syria withdrawal amidst new political landscape UAWire15:35 12-Jan-25
Turkish, Russian foreign ministers discuss Syria, Ukraine Anadolu Agency15:21 12-Jan-25
Ukrainian intel: Russian fuel tanks leak on warship near Syria’s coast Euromaidan Press12:25 12-Jan-25
Libya is now the launchpad for Russia’s renewed ambitions Libya Tribune12:00 12-Jan-25
Iranian State Media Spins Whistleblowing Scandal to Distract from IRGC’s Collapse in Syria National Council of Resistance of Iran11:17 12-Jan-25
Against Capitalism & War libcom.org08:08 12-Jan-25
Can Haftar give Russia what Assad couldn’t? Libyan Expres02:04 12-Jan-25
Russia Eyes Libya to Replace Syria as Africa Launchpad The Defense Post10:35 11-Jan-25
Russia eyes Libya to replace Syria as strategic base for operations in Africa The Arab Weekly09:09 11-Jan-25
Syria Blocks Russian Evacuation Ship Sparta II at Strategic Tartus Port Army Recognition16:10 10-Jan-25
IRGC Syria Veteran Criticizes Assad and Putin Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington15:31 10-Jan-25
Syria denies Russian warships access to Tartus port The New Voice of Ukraine14:10 10-Jan-25
Fall of Syria’s Assad regime is bad news for Libya Premium Times, Nigeria12:06 10-Jan-25
New Syrian Authorities Do Not Allow Russian Ship to Enter Tartus Ukraine Military News10:47 10-Jan-25
Ukraine Military Situation: Russia Advancing Particularly In Kurakhove And Toretsk- Analysis Eurasia Review00:48 10-Jan-25
Russian evacuation efforts stalled as Syrian authorities deny port access to Sparta II cargo… UAWire21:36 9-Jan-25
Russia after the fall of Assad: Balkan Devlen, Alexander Lanoszka, and Richard Shimooka for Inside Policy Talks Macdonald-Laurier Institute20:29 9-Jan-25
Putin’s Empire-Building Base Hunt Reaches Libya CEPA17:09 9-Jan-25
The Long Road to Damascus: How the Syrian Rebels Toppled Assad and What Comes Next Just Security14:06 9-Jan-25
Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Likely Destined for Ukraine Reportedly ‘Trapped’ in Syria Kyiv Post13:00 9-Jan-25
Iran News: IRGC Commander Admits Defeat in Syria, Blames Russia and Assad National Council of Resistance of Iran08:52 9-Jan-25
After Fleeing Syria, Russia Will Try to Take Foothold in Libya Where the 3rd Civil War Can Break Out Any Moment Libya Tribune07:41 9-Jan-25
Libya now finds itself in the crosshair of the superpowers Libya Tribune07:31 9-Jan-25
Iran 'defeated very badly' in Syria, general admits and blames Russia Ynet News06:04 9-Jan-25
Claims That Ousted Syrian Dictator Was Poisoned Are Unverified The Dispatch22:12 8-Jan-25
President Zelensky, Emir of Qatar discuss return of Ukrainian children, support for Syria Ukrinform19:18 8-Jan-25
Russia warns against Israel's illegal activities threatening Syria's territorial integrity Anadolu Agency18:24 8-Jan-25
Putin ‘Stopped Taking Calls’ From Bashar al-Assad Before Coup: Report Miami Herald18:04 8-Jan-25
A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse Business Insider13:20 8-Jan-25
Russia retreats from Syria AsiaNews.it09:17 8-Jan-25
SOHR: Document Reveals Assad Family Smuggled Millions to Moscow Asharq Al-Awsat08:14 8-Jan-25
Russians Too See Putin’s Weaknesses CEPA17:34 7-Jan-25
Has Russia’s and Iran’s role in new Syria come to an end? Enab Baladi10:35 7-Jan-25
How the loss of its Mediterranean naval base in Syria would weaken Russia as a global power The Conversation (Global)09:12 7-Jan-25
Sub-Imperialisms in the Syrian Imbroglio E-International Relations04:47 7-Jan-25
russia Withdraws Its Only Submarine-Kalibr Missile Carrier From Tartus, Syria Defense Express22:41 6-Jan-25
Tehran’s proxies are on the back foot. An Iran-Russia defense pact could revive them. Breaking Defense18:33 6-Jan-25
Russia establishes new military base in gold-rich Southern Libya, relocating forces from Syria UAWire17:30 6-Jan-25
Russian Expert Yevgeny Satanovsky: 'The War In Syria Has Been Unambiguously Won Not Just By Local Islamists, But By… The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI)15:29 6-Jan-25
Should the Rebels be Recognized as the New Government of Syria? How International Law Could Provide a Clearer Answer Just Security15:03 6-Jan-25
Last Russian Submarines Withdraw From Mediterranean Sea After Syria Setback Kyiv Post10:48 6-Jan-25
Russia is making a fragile pivot from Syria to Libya Libya Tribune07:11 6-Jan-25
Road to the Mediterranean: Russia's declining influence in Syria Daily Sabah21:07 5-Jan-25
Sparta ship circles Tartus, ready to load Russian military gear Bulgarian Military News20:27 5-Jan-25
Assad’s fall: Fault-lines and Russia’s geopolitical gambit Pakistan Today16:45 5-Jan-25
After loss of Tartus, Russia now has no submarines in the Mediterranean Naval News11:03 5-Jan-25
EU seeks Syria stability, Russian withdrawal as German, French FMs visit Al-Monitor08:27 4-Jan-25
Syria: What next after Bashar al-Assad’s fall? The Daily Trust05:41 4-Jan-25
No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid' Snopes.com00:37 4-Jan-25

      
            
      
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Latest news on Russia-Syria relations, covering Assad's Moscow exile, fate of Russian military bases, diplomatic fallout, strategic setbacks and regional power shifts post-regime collapse.

The relationship between Russia and Syria has entered a critical new phase with the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government on 8 December 2024. Moscow has granted asylum to Assad and his family, marking the end of Russia's most significant Middle Eastern alliance and dealing a major blow to its regional influence.

Russia faces significant strategic losses in Syria, particularly regarding its military installations. The naval base at Tartus - Russia's only warm-water port outside the former Soviet Union - and the air base at Hmeimim are now at risk as opposition forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham advance toward government-held coastal areas. Russia's limited air support during the recent rebel offensive proved insufficient to protect Assad's regime.

The collapse of Assad's government represents a major setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambitions to project power globally. Moscow's 2015 military intervention in Syria had been heralded as proof of Russia's return as a major international player, but its inability to prevent Assad's fall while focused on the war in Ukraine has damaged its reputation as a reliable ally.

Russia's influence in Syria has been significantly diminished, though it maintains diplomatic relations with the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali. Moscow's military commitments in Ukraine, combined with operations in Africa, have limited its ability to protect its interests in Syria, potentially marking the end of Russia's dominant role in the region since its 2015 intervention.

Follow our NewsNow feed for comprehensive coverage of the evolving Russia-Syria relationship, including updates on Russian military assets, diplomatic developments, and the broader implications for regional power dynamics. Our coverage draws from reliable local and international sources to keep you informed about this pivotal shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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